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Steven Spielberg spills beans on how directing James Bond movie remains dream

ARY News · Jun 11, 2026, 5:26 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Steven Spielberg opened up about his repetitive failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie.
  • The Oscar winner, during his interview in the podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, on his “Disclosure Day” press tour, opened up about his repeated failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie.
  • He further mentioned, “I approached Cubby after ‘Jaws’ was a big hit.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Steven Spielberg opened up about his repetitive failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie.

The Oscar winner, during his interview in the podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, on his “Disclosure Day” press tour, opened up about his repeated failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie. The Oscar winner made a personal plea to franchise producer Cubby Broccoli after “Jaws” became a blockbuster sensation, but Spielberg was turned down.

He further mentioned, “I approached Cubby after ‘Jaws’ was a big hit. I’d always wanted to make a James Bond film from the day I saw ‘Dr. No, so I called Cubby after ‘Jaws’ and volunteered. I said, ‘If you need a director, I would love to direct one.’ And he said no”.

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